Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer -
Meru
Team/Programme:
Programme
Operations
Location: Meru
Grade:
TBC
(Competitive Package)
Child
Safeguarding: Level
3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have
regular contact with or access to children or young people
Role Purpose:
Role Purpose:
To
support the delivery of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning
(MEAL) strategy, policy and practice by helping design programme monitoring
systems, build the capacity of staff in their analysis and dissemination of
data, and coordinate information management and reporting systems.
Your
support in the delivery of an effective MEAL function will play a key role in
the expansion of Save the Children programmes in Meru to increase impact and
enable positive change for children.
Scope of Role:
Reports to: Area Programme Manager - Meru
Dimensions Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1984, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH.
Scope of Role:
Reports to: Area Programme Manager - Meru
Dimensions Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1984, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH.
Save
the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Eldoret,
Habaswein, Mandera, Meru and Wajir and has a logistics hub in Garissa.
Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 370 staff and
expenditure of approximately US$30 million in 2012.
Staff directly reporting to this post: None
Key Areas of Accountability:
Staff directly reporting to this post: None
Key Areas of Accountability:
Support
the delivery of effective Programmes, in both development and humanitarian
contexts, by:
- Supporting the
development of systems and processes for the implementation of M&E
policy and procedure based on Save the Children best practice, developing
frameworks to integrate impact assessment and learning and knowledge
management into the programme and project cycle;
- Supporting SC
staff and partners and building their capacity in M&E issues and in
the management of information systems, such as the development of required
formats, key indicators, needs assessments, frameworks for evaluation,
qualitative documentation of outcomes and impact of projects;
- Maintaining a
tracking spreadsheet for M&E activities and events – baselines,
assessments, reviews, evaluations – tracking trends and recommendations,
progressing their implementation where appropriate;
- Coordinating the
sharing of learning related to M&E practices across offices,
encouraging consideration of results both between and within sectoral
teams, and providing support when internal/external reviews, evaluations,
and lessons learned exercises should be employed;
- Developing
national programme internal reporting schedules & templates,
clarifying what level of information is needed and where, with key
responsibilities assigned, and reviewing proposals, with a particular
focus on checking log frames and ensuring indicators are SMART;
- Participating in
the development of tools and guidelines for data collection, collation and
reporting, with a focus on establishing Output Tracking by sector, grant
and base, systemically checking this data for quality, accuracy, and
consistency, and providing feedback as necessary;
- Contributing to
the design of M&E methodology and child-focused indicators by the Meru
programme team, and to the promotion of child participation in M&E
planning and accountability, including in the Child Rights Convention
(CRC) reporting process;
- Support the
implementation of processes to review the quality of existing project
data, information collection methods and the suitability of the existing
data for the provision of sound baseline information;
- Designing
situation analysis, needs and baseline/end line assessments, external
reviews, evaluations and documentation, and identifying resources,
including technical resources, both within SC and externally;
- Representing the
principles and work of Save the Children to donors, United Nations, NGOs and
INGOs, government, media and other stakeholders when required;
- Complying with
and promoting all Save the Children Global policies such as Child
Safeguarding, Whistle blowing, Fraud, and Health and Safety.
- Ensure
accountability assessments are conducted and capacity built of staff to
undertake accountability assessments.
- Professionally
document and proactively share information and learning with Save the
Children stakeholders
- Ensure sensitive
complaints collection and handling through system development and
functional at ground level
- Ensure effective
community complaints response mechanisms in collaboration with communities
are developed and functional
- The capacity of
local partners is assessed and developed using HAP methodologies
Skills
and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
- Holds self
accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently,
achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
- Holds the team
and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving
them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the
necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate
consequences when results are not achieved
Ambition:
- Sets ambitious
and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes
responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to
do the same
- Widely shares
their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
- Future
orientated, thinks strategically
Collaboration:
- Builds and
maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members
and external partners and supporters
- Values
diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
- Approachable,
good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity:
- Develops and
encourages new and innovative solutions
- Willing to take
disciplined risks
Integrity:
- Honest,
encourages openness and transparency
Qualifications
and Experience
- First degree in
Statistics or Mathematics or relevant area
- Minimum three
years practical experience in M&E system coordination/implementation
in a large international non-governmental organisation or other
international relief/development body;
- Background of
implementing effective M&E systems and/or accountability mechanisms in
emergency responses.
- Demonstrable
track-record in data tracking and evaluation, with the ability to support
staff and partners on M&E methodology and analyze and disseminate
complex information to a range of stakeholder audiences;
- Well-developed
research, analytical (qualitative and quantitative), documentation,
report-writing and strategic planning skills, with particular competency
in participatory research methods;
- Practical
knowledge of current thematic issues and debates in developing countries,
and of the major institutional donors such as ECHO;
- Computer
literacy, particularly in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
- Working
knowledge of data/statistical programmes e.g. SPSS
- Excellent
planning, coordination, and reporting skills, with the ability to organise
a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and
responsibilities;
- Strong
communication and interpersonal skills in English, with experience working
in multicultural, multi location, values driven teams;
- Commitment to
Save the Children values
How
to apply
The application process is now open and will close on 18th July 2013 at 5.00 p.m.
The application process is now open and will close on 18th July 2013 at 5.00 p.m.
To
apply for this position, please send a short cover letter and CV to
Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org indicating the position title on the
subject line.